Korean Journal of Medical Ethics

The Korean Society for Medical Ethics

Korean J Med Ethics 2010; 13(3):193-204

pISSN: 2005-8284, eISSN: 2234-3598

DOI: https://doi.org/10.35301/ksme.2010.13.3.193

Article

사전의사결정 제도의 국내외 현황

김신미¹, 홍영선², 김현숙³^,^*

Advance directives in Korea and other countries

Shin-Mi KIM¹, Young-Seon HONG², Hyun-Sook KIM³^,^*

¹창원대학교 간호학과

²가톨릭대학교 의과대학

³충주대학교 사회복지학과

¹Changwon National University, Department of Nursing

²The Catholic University of Korea, School of Medicine

³Chungju National University, Department of Social Welfare

^*교신저자 : 김현숙. 충주대학교 사회복지학과. 043-820-5343. hyunsookkim@cjnu.ac.kr

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Received: Jul 21, 2010; Accepted: Sep 01, 2010

Published Online: Sep 30, 2010

ABSTRACT

Advanced directives (AD) facilitate communication between patients, family members, and health care providers regarding the care of patients who can longer communicate for themselves. However, in Korea, the notion of “advance directives” has never been regarded as a legally endorsed expression of the patient’s intention. This article reviews the historic background and content of AD legislation in several countries, revealing the advantages and disadvantages of each type of AD. Additionally, this article argues that culturally sensitive and user-friendly AD legislation is urgently needed in South Korea.

Keywords: 사전의사결정; 생전유언; 대리인지정제도

Keywords: advance directives; living wills; healthcare power of attorney